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Creative Writing: Writing from the Heart
Course details
Course code
Q00016649Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Stephen SmithFee:
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Availability
Course overview
Course description
The vast majority of creative writing, or allegedly non-fiction memoir, has its origin in personal experience, which is the writer’s single greatest resource. Fiction or
non-fiction is stimulated by experiences derived from the world, whether those are of other people (characters) or events and experiments. This course will demonstrate how to transform your personal experiences into more dynamic fictional or poetic forms that others may share and relate to. Writing is at root about how we tell stories to each other, and how we thrive on this storytelling urge. We will, therefore, discover how to structure your experiences into effective narrative forms such as short stories or lyrical poems. In doing this, we will also discuss the question of telling the truth in your personal writing, and when this is important or not. Each workshop will be built around the objective of producing the first draft of a piece of work, and we will achieve this aim through simple, stepped writing exercises. Constructive and sensitive feedback will be given at all times and is designed to encourage your
success and enjoyment in writing. Taking pleasure in what you write is important and the emphasis will be on your own particular discoveries about yourself through the course
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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